TeslaBEV
Model X 100D
532 ch · 100 kWh · 2017
Motorway range comparison
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| Model X 100D | A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h45 | 7h06−39 min |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 1 stop−1 stop |
| Total cost | 71,01 €−93,85 € | 164,86 € |
Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.
Analysis
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 5 min for the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic versus 2 stops totalling 44 min for the Model X 100D.
The official WLTP figures (22,5 kWh/100km for Model X 100D and 27,7 kWh/100km for A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic) are measured on a mixed cycle averaging ~46 km/h. At a steady 130 km/h, aerodynamic drag weighs much more heavily - it grows with the square of speed. Caralogy calculates a motorway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve - not a uniform correction factor. For this trip, the simulation yields 23,0 kWh/100km (Model X 100D) and 11,0 L/100km (A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
A Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (equivalent segment) consumes about 7,8 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~112 €. That is 1,6× the electric cost of the Model X 100D and 0,7× that of the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
The cost per kilometre depends on the electricity rate applied to each segment - based on the energy source used at that point of the trip.
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 391 km90 kWh consumed | 0,046 €/km | 18,01 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Supercharger 141 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 174 km40 kWh consumed | 0,138 €/km | 24,00 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 127 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 210 km48 kWh consumed | 0,138 €/km | 29,00 € |
| Trip total | 71,01 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Montélimar, A7initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 52 km14 kWh consumed | 0,055 €/km | 2,88 € |
| Paris → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L | 531 km59 L consumed | 0,224 €/km | 118,93 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 192 km21 L consumed | 0,224 €/km | 43,05 € |
| Trip total | 164,86 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model X 100D | Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~37 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~74 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~147 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~304 km45 min | - |
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic arrives in 7h06 with 1 charging stop.
WLTP consumption does not reflect motorway reality. Aerodynamic drag grows with the square of speed, so real consumption is 15 to 25 % higher than WLTP combined. Caralogy calculates a highway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve.
Total time = driving time + charging time. Driving time is calculated at an average speed of 130 km/h on the motorway (adjustable). Charging time is calculated based on the real power curve of each vehicle, respecting the optimal 10 → 80 % range and the maximum power accepted by the chargers on the route.
No. The displayed cost covers only the energy consumed during the trip: kWh × energy rate, with a mix of home charging and DC fast chargers. Battery wear is a long-term ownership cost, not a trip cost.
Electric: 71,01 € (Model X 100D) and 164,86 € (A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.